TAP Air Portugal has informed all passengers that Madeira airport may be affected tomorrow, the 31st of December, due to adverse weather conditions caused by depression ‘Francis. On their social network pages, TAP writes that “TAP’s operation to/from Funchal may be affected by adverse weather conditions. Before heading to the…
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Following the adverse weather forecasts, Casa do Povo de São Roque do Faial was forced to cancel their initiative ‘Búzios Announce the Arrival of the New Year,’ which was scheduled for New Year’s Day at 07:00, at Pico do Areeiro. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Casa do Povo…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that the Botanical Garden Cable Car will be closed between the 5th and 31st of January 2026 for maintenance works. The reopening is scheduled for the 1st of February 2026. “This closure aims to ensure the safety, efficiency, and quality of…
In a statement, the Madeira Regional Command of the Public Security Police (CR PSP Madeira) has shared on social media some key safety tips for anyone planning to explore the island’s walking trails. The PSP advises never to walk alone, wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring bottled water along…
17.5 tonnes of rubbish were collected as a result of Funchal Market Night. Compared to last year, there was an increase of 2.9 tonnes, with the Mayor of Funchal, Jorge Carvalho, noting that out of the 17.5 tonnes, four tonnes were from waste that had been separated as part of…
The ever-popular Market Night in Funchal, held on December 23rd, will feature enhanced security this year. Around 153 police officers will be on duty, including those stationed inside the Farmers’ Market, along with several mobile ambulance points set up throughout the event area. There will also be 140 urban cleaning…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that following a landslide, the PR 16 Pedestrian Route – Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, between Fajã da Ama and Ribeira do Inferno, is temporarily closed for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 27
The ViaExpresso da Madeira Road Concessionaire informs that on Thursday, the 18th of December, the section between 8.0 (Fajã da Parreira) and 11.0 (Fajã das Contreiras) of Via Expresso 2, in Porto Moniz, will be temporarily closed due to essential cleaning works on the slopes overlooking the road. The work…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has confirmed that due to a landslide and subsequent walkway collapse, PR 10 – Levada do Furado pedestrian route, between Ribeiro Frio and Lamaceiros, is temporarily closed, for safety reasons. Samantha Gannon info at madeira-weekly.com Views: 7
Until 20:00 this evening (December the 13th), 307 occurrences weather related incidents caused by Depression Emilia were registered, revealed the Regional Civil Protection Service. The data shows that most incidents involved falling trees (185), followed by downed electrical networks (37) and falling construction materials (26). Other situations included mass movements,…
Hail, snow, and ice made a significant impact on Pico do Areeiro, transforming the landscape into a harsh winter reality. Due to weather conditions and the formation of ice on the road, the authorities closed the road from Pico dos Melros, just below Poço das Neves, halfway between Poiso and…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), together with the University of Madeira (UMa), has updated and set the load capacity for all Classified Walking Routes in Madeira, aiming to enhance management and improve the visitor experience, especially at the island’s main tourist spots. The capacity of each route…
Both the National Maritime Authority and the Portuguese Navy have issued alerts for the worsening sea conditions between midday tomorrow and midday on Sunday. “The sea agitation will be characterised by a swell coming from the north-northwest quadrant, with waves reaching heights between 7 and 12 metres, with an average…
According to the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), the heavy rain warning for the south coast and the mountainous regions of Madeira has been raised to orange. The warning is in force between 06:00 and noon on December the 9th. Then, between midday and 15:00, the warning will…
The Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation, IP-RAM, informs that, since a weather warning has been issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) for the Region, all classified walking routes in the Autonomous Region of Madeira will be closed tomorrow for safety reasons. In parallel with this…